This has been my practice, for I observe your precepts.

ט (Tet) You are good to your servant, O Lord, just as you promised.

Before I was afflicted I used to stray off, but now I keep your instructions.

The arrogant dig pits to trap me, which violates your law.

I am suffering terribly. O Lord, revive me with your word!

ס (Samek) I hate people with divided loyalties, but I love your law.

I am insignificant and despised, yet I do not forget your precepts.

ר (Resh) See my pain and rescue me! For I do not forget your law.

I hope for your deliverance, O Lord, and I obey your commands.

May my tongue sing about your instructions, for all your commands are just.

The sun will not harm you by day, or the moon by night.

they would have swallowed us alive, when their anger raged against us.

I will not allow my eyes to sleep, or my eyelids to slumber,

He struck down the firstborn of Egypt, including both men and animals.

Where can I go to escape your spirit? Where can I flee to escape your presence?

My strength leaves me; I am absolutely shocked.

Hurl lightning bolts and scatter them! Shoot your arrows and rout them!

You open your hand, and fill every living thing with the food they desire.

Praise him for his mighty acts! Praise him for his surpassing greatness!

Praise him with the tambourine and with dancing! Praise him with stringed instruments and the flute!